BLACK MAGIC: Hun School boys’ lacrosse player Owen Black, left, celebrates with older brother Brendan, after scoring a fourth quarter goal in Hun’s 12-10 win over Montgomery last Wednesday. Junior Black’s tally was set up by a pass from his senior star brother. Last Monday, the younger Black added two goals as top-seeded Hun defeated fourth-seeded Peddie 19-4 in the state Prep A semifinals to improve to 14-0. The Raiders will host second-seeded Lawrenceville in the Prep A title game on May 19. In addition, the Raiders will play at the Hill School (Pa.) on May 6 and at Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) on May 9 before starting action in the Inter-Ac Challenge on May 11. (Photo by John Dowers)

When Owen Black scored a dazzling over-the-shoulder goal early in the fourth quarter to help the Hun School boys’ lacrosse pull out a 12-10 win over Montgomery last Thursday, it appeared to be a superior individual effort.

But in actuality, the eye-catching tally was a family affair, years in the making.

“It was just a great look from my brother,” said the junior midfielder, referring to older brother, senior Brendan Black.

“I know he is always looking for me out there, all I really had to do was throw it behind my back and it went in.”

The Blacks have been looking for each other on the field for nearly a decade and the family connection will continue beyond Hun as they have both committed to go to Villanova University and play for its men’s lacrosse team.

“We have been playing together since second grade; I was in second grade and he was in third,” said Black, noting that he and his brother committed to Villanova on the same day last year.

“I am pumped that we get to play together after high school and in college. I know he has always got my back out on the field, no matter what team we are on. We play together pretty well.”

In the victory over Montgomery, Hun played very well in jumping out to an 8-2 halftime lead over the Cougars.

“We had everyone crossing the finish line to start out the game; we really focused on coming out hot and we did,” said Black.

In the third quarter, though, Montgomery came out hot, outscoring Hun 6-2 in the period. Sparked by Black’s highlight reel goal, Hun was able to weather the storm and earn the 12-10 triumph.

“Montgomery is a great team, they are very well coached and have a couple of great players,” said Black, who tallied three goals and an assist in the victory.

“They just came out firing in the third quarter and we didn’t. But we stayed together and we came out with the win.”

Hun is establishing itself as a great team, improving to 14-0 this season by beating Peddie 19-4 in the state Prep A semifinals last Monday. As a result of its gaudy record and wins over such powers as IMG Academy, St. Augustine Prep, Episcopal Academy (Pa.), Shawnee High, and Lawrenceville, Hun is nationally ranked, making huge strides in Black’s time with the program.

“It has definitely been a crazy ride, especially for the guys who have been here for a while,” said Black.

“Tucker Stevenson, my brother, and I have been here since middle school playing together. Watching this program grow and being part of the team has been something special to me.”

With the Inter-Ac Challenge and a Prep A title clash against Lawrenceville on the horizon in the next two weeks, Hun is looking to do some special things.

“We never look ahead, just take it one game at a time and stay smart,” said Black.

“I think if we all play together and just focus on the team aspect we can do anything we put our heads to.”